Getting to Kihim: The best way is to take a Catamaran from Gateway of India to Mandwa with a connecting

bus to Chondhi (around 8km away from Mandwa)

Maldar Catamarans Daily from Gateway of India at 8:30/ 10:45/ 1:15/ 3:30 and 6:00

Ajanta daily from Gateway of India at 6:15 am/ 7:00/ 9:15/10:00/ 11:15 and 12 noon. 2pm, 3pm,4pm, 4:30pm and 5pm

There are 3 cottages and 3 rooms at Sagarika (which we have booked) which are basic but Gorgeous - because these are the only rooms of any accommodation on the beach. Also the most convenient for the start. Email contactus@runningandliving.com for information and account details for payment - There are 3 bed, 4 bed and 5 bed rooms for 5500, 6500 and 7000 respectively for accommodation only.

Check out our travel and stay partner ISTAYSPORTY for great quality and value for other accommodation in and around Kihim. Lots of quaint places around.

Link up with fellow participants and train and travel together. Meet up with others who stay close to you and run together even after this event. Click on the facebook event page

Run Safe: Running is a fun activity but running in a race, like engagement in any activity, also comes with attendant risks, which you should be aware of, and only then enter.

If you are running the half marathon- prepare well, for running in the warmth and humidity and on hard sand. We want you to be safe.

We want you to have fun and stay safe, and you need to do your bit towards that.

The runs are organised by runners for runners. Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you cross the finish line.

The course is flat, scenic and along the beach and well supported. The Half Marathon will stay open for 3 hours from 5:00 am onwards and with Sports Drinks, Water, Basic Primary Health Care and our enthusiastic volunteer support.

An attractive medal, certificate with timing (non chip) for each finisher of the Half Marathon and 10.55k at the finish line.

The runs will start and finish at Kihim beach where there is some parking space for those of you driving in via Panvel and Pen. If you are coming in from Mumbai we recommend you take the ferry from Gateway of India on Friday or Saturday and the connecting bus to Chondhi and walk or take a rickshaw for the final 2km. Lots of small places to stay at Kihim. Lots of places  also at Alibag which is 12 km away - we recommend first trying out stays at Kihim - more convenient and  better experience

Training: For those of you training for your first half marathon, Congratulations!
1st Half Marathon, look no further for a great schedule
5k training program for the first timer 
10k training program for the 1st timer

There are last week and last day tips to runners available at Keen Runner

The final 3 weeks: Check out the last 3 week schedule at one of the training programs on our site which suits your level of training and your goals.Remember – train well and you will finish smiling. All the very best and congratulations on your decision.

Train well for what could be your fastest run of the season.

1.  THIS IS A RUN ON THE FLAT SANDY HARD PACK BEACH AT LOW TIDE WHERE MANY DO THEIR FASTEST RUN
2.  Participants need to be at least 5 years old for the 5km run
3.  Participants need to be at least 12 years old for the 10.55 km run
4.  Participants need to be at least 18 years old for the Half Marathon
5.  Please book accommodation AT KIHIM  for the most convenient and happy experience
6.  Race packets MUST be picked up at expo in person, else by any representative with your race details
7.  Best to come in person to also get familiar with the location, parking and anything else you may need
8.  Connect early with others on the facebook events page to train together and travel/ stay together
9.  No race packet pick up on race day. Race packs and bib numbers have to be picked up at the expo on the day before the run in this boutique race
10.  Plan to be at the start at least 30 minutes before the start of the race as the races start on time and there is a gun start for your manual timing.
11.  Certificates and medals must be collected at the finish line
12.  Race related queries must be emailed to contactus@runningandliving.com within 2 days of the results being put up on the website
13.  No refunds of registration amount or transfer of registration
14.  In the remote case of the run being canceled due to reasons of State or Nature, beyond the control of the organisers, there will be no refund of the registration amount
15.  NO BIB PICK UP MEANS NO RUN - NO MEDAL - NO CERTIFICATE
16.  The Health Care medical team, water, sports drinks and check points will be there – we want you safe and injury free with treatment close at hand if required. (see the map). Please call for aid if you ever do feel dizzy or unsteady.

Each runner will get a running T Shirt

Bib pick up will be on Sat Mar 17th between 10am and 3pm at Ocean View Resort at Kihim Beach 10km before Alibag - you can look it up on Google Maps.

If you are planning to run, block off some time for coming to the expo in person - you will get to know the way to the race location and will also meet several other runners and make new friends. Please do not attempt to come in from Mumbai or Pune on the morning of the race or late Sat evening. You will be missing the point of coming to this location. It's gorgeous at sundown

There will be a sea breeze.Come prepared to stay a while and also take in some history and some lazing around - we have a great cool tub organised for all of you - The Arabian Sea

Check out the pictures of the run HERE

 Check out the race timings